tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5465181996860845294..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Some Cute Amongst the Stressmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54278407665301638972016-04-15T11:23:13.023-07:002016-04-15T11:23:13.023-07:00I'm sure there's neurological-endocrinolog...I'm sure there's neurological-endocrinological, or whatever, evidence that watching/caring for small children de-stresses. A wonderful salve indeed.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54551508495608995312016-04-15T11:21:35.187-07:002016-04-15T11:21:35.187-07:00It's true! She's always been very much her...It's true! She's always been very much herself, but now she's such a whole person, complex and interesting ideas, burgeoning competencies, and it won't be long before she overtakes my height (I'm pretty short, mind you!). And you're so right -- I'm completely delighted to watch the relationship between the younger and older cousins.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56837358239374861662016-04-15T11:19:40.322-07:002016-04-15T11:19:40.322-07:00Yes, I've been so greedy for time with the Tod...Yes, I've been so greedy for time with the Toddler who heads back to Rome next week . . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-19169713374734674202016-04-15T11:18:49.344-07:002016-04-15T11:18:49.344-07:00Double your comment is just double happiness, Rosi...Double your comment is just double happiness, Rosie!<br />Really kind and thoughtful of you to come back and add that proviso. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61933844531722327862016-04-15T11:17:56.584-07:002016-04-15T11:17:56.584-07:00So quickly . . .So quickly . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-51435459405903725922016-04-15T11:17:46.862-07:002016-04-15T11:17:46.862-07:00Ha! I can just imagine the success (NOT!) of that ...Ha! I can just imagine the success (NOT!) of that game -- you made me chuckle, thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-76460323247696157242016-04-15T11:17:20.512-07:002016-04-15T11:17:20.512-07:00I like thinking of meltdowns this way, Dottoressa ...I like thinking of meltdowns this way, Dottoressa -- thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-31041511243486195902016-04-15T11:16:54.447-07:002016-04-15T11:16:54.447-07:00Thanks, Charlene! Putting it all in words helpsThanks, Charlene! Putting it all in words helpsmaterfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-63454367623448294112016-04-15T11:16:25.984-07:002016-04-15T11:16:25.984-07:00Puppy nose prints get a great big "Aw, cute&q...Puppy nose prints get a great big "Aw, cute" from me as well. ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-52767922596311322062016-04-15T11:16:04.963-07:002016-04-15T11:16:04.963-07:00Luckily, it was just one weekend, and the parents ...Luckily, it was just one weekend, and the parents all joined in for the clean-up! Normally, I'm quite happy to leave them on the glass after a visit for a cheering reminder.<br />Glad to hear some acceptance of the meltdowns -- I wish I were the stalwart type who never did, but being human. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62642543678450200902016-04-15T11:14:45.171-07:002016-04-15T11:14:45.171-07:00Another vote for the Bunnykins, yay!
Interesting w...Another vote for the Bunnykins, yay!<br />Interesting what you say about moveability of the sense of home -- I've moved to a stage where I can really see that taking shape, tangibly. . . more on that later...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-83714676453695124112016-04-15T11:13:48.093-07:002016-04-15T11:13:48.093-07:00We do, indeed, do what it takes, we bloggers...We do, indeed, do what it takes, we bloggers...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54849012604422792032016-04-15T11:13:22.838-07:002016-04-15T11:13:22.838-07:00We have multiples here, and I'm already seeing...We have multiples here, and I'm already seeing the little ones whiz out of their target demographic, but the Bunny bowls and cups will make the move with us nonetheless. And if I have to foist them on the older guys to justify, well, so be it!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39061150766347719952016-04-15T11:11:45.224-07:002016-04-15T11:11:45.224-07:00;-))));-))))materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58195099477188268462016-04-15T11:11:28.451-07:002016-04-15T11:11:28.451-07:00I know! Bunnykins -- so evocative!I know! Bunnykins -- so evocative!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-72449307014285781952016-04-15T11:11:13.218-07:002016-04-15T11:11:13.218-07:00Thank you, Beth! Grandbabies do just what you say,...Thank you, Beth! Grandbabies do just what you say, wonderfully... and so do thoughtful readers!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-67803059381944770332016-04-14T05:40:28.822-07:002016-04-14T05:40:28.822-07:00There is always room for more cute, and it is a go...There is always room for more cute, and it is a good salve for overstressed and overstimulated souls. <3Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60922018604310584332016-04-13T16:16:35.098-07:002016-04-13T16:16:35.098-07:00I just cannot believe how Nola has grown. It seems...I just cannot believe how Nola has grown. It seems only a year or two ago that she was in a high chair! A delight to see these small spinning-top baby girls and the attentive older child.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-91574255504894851882016-04-13T06:04:48.686-07:002016-04-13T06:04:48.686-07:00Such an emotional and busy time for you, so many m...Such an emotional and busy time for you, so many memories, so much to do and think about. Gorgeous grandchildren though and sad to say goodbye to some of them xxCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-25577227927506503682016-04-13T03:08:05.914-07:002016-04-13T03:08:05.914-07:00Hi Frances, I was feeling rather mellow and reflec...Hi Frances, I was feeling rather mellow and reflective when I commented last night ..after a lovely day out in the sun and a couple of glasses of very good wine! Commenting from my phone resulted in a duplicate ...hence the deleted comment from me! I feel the need to add that whilst I believe in what I said, looking back at your amazing pictures of grandchildren and THAT view! :) I would definitely be having meltdowns about leaving ...and there would be tears!<br />RosieRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718521437964866609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-57934710270767086812016-04-13T01:32:25.523-07:002016-04-13T01:32:25.523-07:00The running bunny bowl...time flies.The running bunny bowl...time flies.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784336429060492455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-32221650428480962332016-04-13T00:36:30.094-07:002016-04-13T00:36:30.094-07:00Living for the moment and cute is good. Salve for ...Living for the moment and cute is good. Salve for the soul. Not sure about all those finger prints. Perhaps you could invent a new toddlers game called dusting!;) Hope all goes well this week. B xxCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-7119182300960257622016-04-12T22:33:32.424-07:002016-04-12T22:33:32.424-07:00Cute,cute,cute!!!
You are on emotion full speed ro...Cute,cute,cute!!!<br />You are on emotion full speed roller coaster and too much to do,dear Frances,everything going so fast-you've right to have meltdowns! To let the bad feelings go....and good to save...<br /> <3<br />DottoressaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-25489213344710722442016-04-12T22:17:18.051-07:002016-04-12T22:17:18.051-07:00Thank you for being concerned about your blogging ...Thank you for being concerned about your blogging energy. Really, we are here to cheer you on in these life transitions. Please take care of you.<br />I have much appreciation of what you are going through AND your willingness to share.<br />Charlene H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-67043980058809717772016-04-12T20:43:27.759-07:002016-04-12T20:43:27.759-07:00Since we have no grand babies, our prints are pupp...Since we have no grand babies, our prints are puppy nose prints. Everyone looks like they're having fun but they will have fun wherever you find yourself. The meltdowns are just part of life.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.com